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Wild Card
100
What is the meaning of convey?
What is to show or express?
100
This is the person whose voice we hear in a poem.
Who is the speaker?
100
Which sentence is INFORMAL: A:The honey badger is a species native to Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent; however, it is most dissimilar from other badger species due to its resemblance to the weasel. B:The honey badger can be found in Africa. It looks like a weasel-bear hybrid.
What is B, The honey badger can be found in Africa. It looks like a weasel-bear hybrid.?
100
These are conjunctions used to combine two sentences.
What is FANBOYS?
100

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! An author who wrote under the pen name Ned Buntline then made the character Buffalo Bill the hero of their novels. What change should be made in this sentence? A. Insert a comma after Buntline B. Change made to making C. Change their to his D. No change should be made

What is C. Change their to his.

200
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!! Explain what a counterargument is.
What is addressing/acknowledging the opposite point of view.
200
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! The series of events in a story is called this.
What is the plot?
200
When they peered inside the silo, they saw Grady calmly looking out at them. This sentence lacks clarity. What is the best way to improve the sentence? A. change WHEN THEY to WHEN MACK AND THE VETERINARIAN B. Change PEERED to GLANCED C. Change THEY SAW to HE SAW D. Change LOOKING OUT and STARING
What is A. change WHEN THEY to WHEN MACK AND THE VETERINARIAN
200
To be a complete sentence, you must have what 2 things?
What is a subject and a verb?
200
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!! What is third person point of view?
It is the perspective of an outsider looking in, and uses pronouns like he, she, it, or they.
300
What does the word anecdote mean?
Something story like; something based on stories or retelling; not based on provable facts.
300
“Don't let her lead you astray in the same way that Eve led Adam, astray!" is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is allusion.
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! Afterward Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light. She probably thought it was an exit from the barn. What is the most effective way to combine sentences 7 and 8? F. Afterward Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, probably thinking it was an exit from the barn. G. Afterward Grady, who became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, probably thought it was an exit from the barn. H. Afterward Grady became upset because she probably thought it was an exit from the barn and ran toward the nearest source of light. J. Afterward Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, she probably thought it was an exit from the barn.
What is F. Afterward Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, probably thinking it was an exit from the barn.
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!! What is a way to fix a run-on sentence?
What is use FANBOYS and a comma, recombine/re-word, use a semicolon?
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! Read these lines from the poem. I am four in this photograph, standing on a wide strip of Mississippi beach, my hands on the lowered hips of a bright bikini. . . . In these lines, the poet’s tone can best be described as — F nostalgic G strident H apologetic J reverent
What is F. Nostalgic.
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! An author's word choice is called what?
What is diction
400
This is clues or hints that something is going to happen.
What is foreshadowing?
400
Throughout childhood, kids are encouraged to take good care of their bodies by getting adequate rest, exercising regularly, eating healthful foods, and drinking plenty of water. But recently a new directive has been added to that list. Children and teenagers are now warned to protect their skin. Brianna realizes that she did not include a position statement in this paper. Which sentence could follow sentence 3 and serve as the position statement for her paper? A. Teenagers must stop lying in the sun, or they will experience grave consequences. B. Overexposure to tanning beds and natural sunlight has caused a huge problem for men and women. C. There are many ways that people can begin to learn more about protecting their skin. D. Skin cancer is on the rise among young people, and teens should make some basic lifestyle changes to help slow this trend.
What is D. Skin cancer is on the rise among young people, and teens should make some basic lifestyle changes to help slow this trend.
400
What is the difference between a fragment and a run-on sentence?
A fragment is an incomplete sentence, and a run-on sentence is lacking punctuation.
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! (5) Imagine flipping on the television and seeing a group of young, fit people on a sunny beach. (6) They’ve just finished a game of volleyball and are reaching for a refreshing soda. (7) You find yourself pondering the soft drink featured in the commercial. (8) But before you head to the store, stop and think twice. (9) You’ve just been a victim of the bandwagon technique. The word pondering does not effectively convey Janie’s meaning in sentence 7. Which of the following would be the best replacement for pondering? A touching B craving C carrying D relishing
What is B. craving.
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
What is denotation is the dictionary definition of a word, and connotation is the definition of the word in context.
500
This is comparing two unlike things using is, was, are or were.
What is a metaphor?
500
Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, by carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole, only an expert can determine under a microscope whether a person is at risk. What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 24? A. Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, only an expert can determine whether a person is at risk and is carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole under a microscope. B. Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, only an expert can determine whether a person is at risk by carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole under a microscope. C. Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, only an expert under a microscope can determine whether a person is at risk by carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole. D. No revision is needed in sentence 24.
What is B. Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, only an expert can determine whether a person is at risk by carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole under a microscope.
500
We use commas before conjunctions. Which is NOT the correct way to use a comma before a conjunction? A. We were hungry, so we grabbed a burger. B. He wanted to buy the new game, but he didn't have enough money. C. She thinks she is the best performer, but I think Beyonce is better. D. I love to sing yet, I am not very good at it.
What is D? I love to sing yet, I am not very good at it.
500

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! What is a rhetorical device?

What is a technique an author uses to persuade or impact the audience, such as repetition or a rhetorical question.